Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Connecting a dial-up modem
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or fax documents.
To connect the modem:
1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer.
2Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.)
3If you want, you can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem at the back of your computer.
Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1Connect the power, network, mouse, and keyboard cables to your computer according to the setup poster.
2Press the power button on the front of your computer. If your computer does not turn on, check the power cord connections.
Important
Your computer has a
3If you are starting your computer for the first time, follow the
4Attach and turn on any USB or audio peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, and speakers. If you need to attach a peripheral device to the parallel or serial ports, turn off your computer first. See the documentation that came with each device for its setup instructions.
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